After deciding to leave the Portuguese national football team, he addressed the media regarding his departure:
“Following the national team’s main press conference and a discussion with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I decided to leave the national team camp.
I intend to explain the reasons for leaving the national team—to which I have always been fully committed—to the people of Portugal at the appropriate time.
Now is the moment to wish the Portuguese team and all my teammates the very best for the upcoming matches!”
































































































































